Reservations · Delivery · Takeout · Outdoor seating
Waterfront pub with great views, dog-friendly patio, and crowd-pleasing bites; food is generally good but service inconsistency can derail visits.
Pub 70 delivers solid casual waterfront dining anchored by exceptional scenic appeal and strong food quality in signature dishes like birria tacos and clam chowder. However, inconsistent execution with overcooked meats and missed orders, combined with uneven service attentiveness, prevents the grade B from climbing higher. Best enjoyed for the patio views and reliable hits rather than as a destination for culinary consistency.
Right on the bay by the Sculpture Park, Pub 70 feels casual and waterfront, a place where dogs curl up on the patio and trains rumble by. Guests rave about the views and call out kind servers on good days, though others recount slow greetings and missed orders. One diner put it simply: "Great view, but I had to hunt down my check." Expect sunny patio vibes when the weather cooperates. In the kitchen, it is pub comfort with a few flourishes rather than culinary theater. The hits are clear: birria tacos or the birria dip with rich jus, creamy clam chowder, and garlic fries with real bite. Burgers, meatloaf, wings, and salads round things out. Execution can wobble—overcooked fish here, soggy nachos there—but when it lands, it is satisfying waterfront fare suited to park walkers, casual lunches, and relaxed drinks. For families, the menu has kid-amenable choices like fries, burgers, wings, and simple salads, though there is no explicit kids menu. Portions vary, but there is plenty a cautious eater will recognize. The patio is dog friendly and even has a doggy menu, which kids often love to engage with too.
Area: Scenic waterfront stretch by Olympic Sculpture Park; mix of joggers, tourists, and locals seeking views and casual bites.
Safety: Generally safe, well-trafficked daytime/evening; typical urban issues possible late night but not a repeated review theme.
Nearby: Near Olympic Sculpture Park, Myrtle Edwards Park, and Elliott Bay trail; views of water and passing trains.
Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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